HR Advisor –

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our Australia Zoo team in a Full Time capacity as a Human Resources Advisor.

Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific workplace programs to support diversity and equal employment opportunities for women, people with disabilities and all cultural backgrounds.

Working closely with the Chief HR Officer, you will have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management and organisational skills. The ability to work to a high standard whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times is essential. Being a team player and possessing a great work ethic with the ability to build rapport with all team members is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a high level of advice regarding employee performance management, disciplinary action or general guidance.
• Conduct workplace investigations from start to finish.
• Ensure all HR records are being well maintained.
• Provide recommendations to departments through regular culture reviews or similar feedback.
• Oversee all policies and procedures and update where required.
• Implement training and development programs to assist the workplace challenges and the development of evolving leaders.
• Regularly liaise with the Payroll and Accounts team.
• Conduct reviews, audits and award compliance checks.
• Champion the yearly Women's Gender Reporting Agency (WGEA) submissions.
• Submission of weekly reports.

What You Will Bring:

• Previous experience as a HR Advisor or equivalent.
• Qualification in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of modern awards and FWA.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to build strong rapport with employees and managers.
• Advanced computer literacy and analytical skills.

Here is a checklist of information you will need to have ready before you start to complete the employment application form:

• Education history
• Employment history
• References
• Any qualifications you may have eg First Aid
• Any achievements you may like to tell us about
• your availability (what hours can you work)
• A resume in .pdf format
• Any other info that may support your application